A woman from Queensland, named Amy Hockley, 49, died while she was participating in a water-skiing competition in New South Wales on Saturday.
She was reportedly participating in a race at the Seelands BIG4 resort when she lost her life.
Many people paid tribute to Amy on social media. They said she was a passionate and fierce individual who lived her life to the fullest.
One mourner noted that age did not matter as long as one was still passionate.
Following the tragic accident, her friends and family have paid tribute to Ms Hockley’s strong character and dedication to her family.
She was a passionate water-skier who had previously participated in body-building competitions. One of her friends stated that she died doing what she loved.
The incident is currently being investigated by the Coffs-Coffs-Clarence police district and the NSW Police marine area command.
Details about the incident are still unclear, and authorities are yet to confirm her cause of death.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2.40 p.m. after reports of a boat crash.
Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, Ms. Hockley was still not able to recover from her injuries.
The news about her death has shocked the water-ski community.
Due to the incident, a statement was released by the sport’s governing body, Ski Racing Australia. It stated that the event was canceled.
In a statement, Ski Racing Australia noted that it was withdrawing all event sanctions in light of the recent incidents.
It also stated that the water-ski racing events would not be happening on June 9.
These events were supposed to be held in Queensland and South Australia.
The organization decided to take this step to ensure the safety of its members and the families of those involved in the sport.
It stated that the loss of Amy has left a huge hole in the lives of many people. However, her legacy will continue to live on by those who knew her.
